Duane Deterville (MA, 2009) wrote the introduction to the first major book about the paintings of artist James Gayle: A Collaboration Between Painting and Literature (Pocino Press). A release party is will be held at Oakstop Gallery (1721 Broadway, Oakland) on Friday, August 1st, 6-10pm. At this event, Deterville will read an excerpt from his introduction and the short piece on James’ painting of Miles Davis.